Overview
- At 18:00, Gómez, Madrid government delegate Francisco Martín and Moncloa aide Cristina Álvarez are summoned so the judge can relay that any malversation charges would be tried by a nine-member jury under Spain’s jury law.
- The investigating judge says there are “funded and solid” indications of diverted public funds tied to Álvarez carrying out private tasks for Gómez beyond her official duties.
- The prosecutor has opposed advancing the case, and the defense teams can seek dismissal or request further investigative steps during the hearing.
- Moncloa requested garage entry by car for Gómez due to a reported hostile environment, and internal security is strengthened with Secoex in coordination with Moncloa and police at Plaza de Castilla.
- Hazte Oír, a popular accuser in the case, called a demonstration an hour before the citation, and Álvarez has previously exercised her right not to testify.